Rohit Sharma, fondly known as India’s ‘Hitman’, celebrated his 39th birthday on April 30, adding another landmark moment to a career that has spanned nearly two decades at the highest level. The Board of Control for Cricket in India marked the occasion with a tribute highlighting his remarkable numbers and achievements, including over 20,000 international runs and multiple ICC titles.
Since his debut in Belfast on June 23, 2007, Rohit’s journey has been one of transformation and consistency. He began as a promising middle-order batter but evolved into one of the most dominant openers in modern cricket. His ability to pace innings and deliver under pressure has made him a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup across formats.
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While Rohit has stepped away from Test cricket and T20 internationals in recent years, his impact in both formats remains significant. In Tests, he scored 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries, with a career-best 212 against South Africa. In T20Is, he signed off in 2024 as one of the format’s leading run-scorers, amassing 4,231 runs and equalling the record for most centuries.
5⃣0⃣8⃣ int’l matches 🙌
More than 2⃣0⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣ int’l runs 👏ICC Men’s T20 WC 2007 winner 🏆
Winning Captain of ICC Men’s T20 WC 2024 and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 🏆
Here’s wishing #TeamIndia great Rohit Sharma @ImRo45 a very happy birthday 🎂🥳 pic.twitter.com/WxLCkunLPq
— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2026
However, it is in ODIs where Rohit’s legacy truly stands out. With 11,577 runs in 282 matches at an average nearing 49, he has established himself among the all-time greats. His record-breaking 264 — the highest individual score in ODI history — and three double centuries underline his ability to turn starts into monumental innings.
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As captain, Rohit has also shaped India’s modern success story. He led the team to the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, ending a long wait for global silverware, and followed it up with a Champions Trophy triumph in 2025. Even as his career evolves, Rohit Sharma’s influence on Indian cricket remains as strong as ever.
A special birthday post by Ritika on Rohit Sharma’s birthday ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tSMcYySzCM
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2026
ROHIT SHARMA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION 💙😍
– Waiting for a blockbuster return for Hitman. pic.twitter.com/eUGtvhRsvg
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2026
𝘼𝙧𝙧𝙚, 𝙖𝙖𝙟 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖, 𝙃𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙝 𝙝𝙖𝙞… 👀😅
Happy Birthday to the man who makes batting look effortless and makes cricket more entertaining. Keep hitting ‘em, Ro-Hit Sharma! 🎂❤️@ImRo45 | #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB pic.twitter.com/2H2o4qTAmJ
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 30, 2026
Its strange to most remember a player and captain for a tournament in which his team fell heartbreakingly short, especially if he’s the most successful IPL captain ever, and has subsequently led India to a T20 World Cup win.
But the way Rohit played and led the Indian team in the…— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) April 30, 2026
Pulling joy, runs, and hearts all at once. ✨
Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma! 🎉#WhistlePodu #SuperBirthday pic.twitter.com/3kD89cldya— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 30, 2026
A journey that always moved forward. 💪
On his birthday today, here’s celebrating Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career. One that purely defined his greatness. 🙌#HappyBirthdayRohitSharma #RohitSharma #Hitman #MumbaiIndians #MI pic.twitter.com/p21Yv63E3d
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 30, 2026
What is your favourite Rohit Sharma memory? 🤩🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/63loxJgYDE
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 30, 2026
Brett Lee’s Instagram post for Rohit Sharma 😍❤️
– The respect Hitman has earned across the Cricket Globe. pic.twitter.com/9g96qCK2aI
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2026
